UIF Procedure

At the bottom of UI-2.3, where it says 'for official use only' they have boxes to be ticked for UI-1.9, certified copy of ID, payslips and proof of banking. So do we need to bring payslips as well? And how many?

Thanks ladies. I was also told that I can go to DOL as soon as I am officially on maternity leave

Just want to correct Joanne, you CAN go before baby is born - just not before you are on maternity leave.

Here is the official site with the list of forms.
www.labour.gov.za/DOL/legislation/acts/h...f-maternity-benefits

the UI 2.8 form needs to be filled in by your bank
the UI 2.3 form needs to be filled in by your doctor/midwive

the UI 1.4 you will ONLY need after you have been registered, and need to get another payment, so don't stress about that one now. They will give it to you to bring back.

Just note - the UI 2.3 needs to be filled in differently depending on whether you are still pregnant, or have given birth. So if you give birth before you manage to get your UIF registered, just take another copy with to the hospital so that they can re-do it (happened to me!!! )

Hi BeautifullyAngie,

First you can only go after baby is born.

You can get the other forms from the website. If I remember correctly it is an UI 2.3 and UI 2.8.

Then you will also have to go back every month with another form but they will give you that form, just ask for it.

Hope this helps.

I'm so glad I found this! I am going on maternity leave in 2 days & I have no idea what to do since our HR Dept isn't so helpful.

All I got from HR was the UI-2.7 form. Do I get the rest from The DOL or can I download them online?

How many forms do you need to take to DOL all together?

I heard you need to get your bank and your Doctor to sign some forms as well.

Help please I am soooo lost

Hi,

Just wanted to add that the maximum payment is currently R5500 per month, so if 38% of your salary is more than R5500 you will receive only the R5500.

JeanineK thanks millions you're such a star. Thanks for the clarity you have made things so much easier for me